BUENOS AIRES (Argentina) – The Basketball Champions League Americas 2025–26 reaches its conclusion with the Final Four, set to take place on April 17–18 at Obras Sanitarias Stadium in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Four teams have earned their place in this stage with strong credentials, but only one will lift the trophy. The action tips off with a high-level clash between Nacional (URU) and SESI Franca (BRA), followed by a matchup steeped in history: host Boca Juniors (ARG) against defending champion Flamengo (BRA), in a rematch of last year’s Final.
On Saturday, the winners will battle for glory in the Final and a place in the tournament’s history, while the losers will play for third place. Here’s how the teams stack up heading into the two Final Four matchups:
Nacional vs. SESI Franca
acional is making their first Final Four appearance and arrives as the only unbeaten team at this stage (8–0). They also had international success, having won the 2024 South American League. The team has been one of the most cohesive throughout the season, making them a dangerous opponent. On the other side stands formidable SESI Franca, which lifted the trophy in 2022–23 and also won the FIBA Intercontinental Cup that same year. They finished third last season.
Head-to-head
First meeting
Players to watch
Connor Zinaich has been Nacional’s cornerstone and the highest-rated player in the entire competition with a 23.9 efficiency rating. The American is averaging 19.0 points and 10.4 rebounds while shooting 56.7 percent from the field. James Feldeine (14.1 PPG) serves as the team’s secondary scoring option, while Ernesto Oglivie (11.0 PPG, 5.1 RPG) brings veteran presence in the paint. The team also announced an updated roster.
For Franca, Lucas Dias (18.0 PPG, 5.6 RPG), Georginho De Paula (13.7 PPG, 5.8 APG, 5.3 RPG), and David Jackson (15.4 PPG) lead the offense, while Cristiano Felicio controls the paint (10.5 PPG, 7.9 RPG).
Boca Juniors vs. Flamengo
Memories of last year’s Final between these two teams are still fresh. Boca Juniors will look for revenge in front of their home crowd as they aim to improve their best-ever finish, which was runner-up last season. Flamengo, meanwhile, will try to defend the title to become the competition’s all-time leader (going for their third crown) and the first to win championships in consecutive seasons.
Head-to-head
7–3 in favor of Flamengo
Players to watch
Agustín Barreiro (12.3 PPG, 7.6 RPG) has been Boca’s most consistent performer this season, whether as a starter or off the bench, while Michael Smith (14.4 PPG) has led the offense. However, Boca’s strength lies in the role players—Sebastián Vega (11.3 PPG, 5.1 RPG), Francisco Cáffaro (8.7 PPG, 7.3 RPG), Martín Cuello (8.8 PPG), and Santiago Scala (6.6 PPG)—who can step up and take over at any moment. Point guard DeShone Hicks is the team’s latest addition for this stage.
Flamengo has relied heavily on the production of the trio: Shaquille Johnson (15.3 PPG), Álex Negrete (13.8 PPG), and Gui Deodato (12.3 PPG). Last season’s Final Four MVP, Alexey Borges, will be unavailable, which increases the need for Franco Baralle (7.8 points) and Wesley Ferreira (5.4 PPG) to step up.
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